Jaguars On The Prowl 5K

About the Event

The Jaguars Prowl 5K takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM EDT at Riverfront Plaza, 4 West Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL. This event supports the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and local youth sports programs. Due to construction at EverBank Stadium, the modified course starts at the new Riverfront Plaza and continues through the heart of downtown Jacksonville.

5K
5 km • Start: 8:00 AM • Interactive downtown course

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
1.6 km • Start: 9:15 AM • Presented by Nemours Children's Health

Virtual 5K or 1 Mile
Any distance • Run anywhere • Shirt + medal shipped

Registration and Deadlines:

Online registration via Race Roster.
Pricing increases June 1, August 1, and on race day.
354 participants already registered as of event listing.
Virtual option available for both distances.

Included for Participants:

Custom finisher medal for all in-person finishers.
Official 5K race t-shirt.
Interactive course through downtown Jacksonville.
Course map available on event website.

Charity and Cause:

Supports Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation.
Benefits local youth sports programs.
Annual event replacing the stadium challenge during construction.

Schedule:

8:00 AM — 5K start
9:15 AM — 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk start

Location:

Start/Finish: Riverfront Plaza, Downtown Jacksonville.
New course due to EverBank Stadium construction.

The Jaguars Prowl 5K 2026 brings Jacksonville together for a downtown running experience supporting youth sports. Run the 5K or enjoy the family-friendly 1 Mile, then celebrate with your custom finisher medal.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Aug 22, 2026

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08:00

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$39.38

5K Only

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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$55.43

5K or One mile Virtual Option

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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08:00

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$55.43

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Jacksonville.

thermostat Temperature

24.4° / 31.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

28.0° / 34.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 15m

water_drop Avg rainfall

6.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:53

nightlight Sunset

20:06

About Jacksonville

Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.

Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.